‘Mine hostage’ drama: Wives’ growing fears for their husbands underground
At stake is rivalry between the National Union of Mineworkers and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union
24 October 2023 - 13:05
Wives of the estimated 543 mineworkers who have been underground since Sunday evening during a labour dispute are growing increasingly anxious about their wellbeing...
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